Job Description

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities:

Prepare quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates and tender pricing for civil engineering and construction projects.
Source, evaluate and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.
Prepare and coordinate tender submissions, including pricing, quotations and supporting documentation.
Review tender requirements, drawings, specifications and contractual conditions to identify cost implications and potential risks.
Prepare subcontractor packages and administer the award of subcontract works.
Coordinate with the Project Manager, site team, suppliers and subcontractors on procurement and purchasing of construction materials.
Conduct site measurements and prepare monthly progress claims for submission to the Consultant / Client.
Identify, evaluate and submit claims for Variation Orders (VO), including supporting measurements, quotations and cost breakdowns.
Liaise with Consultants, Clients and Developers on progress claims, variation works, contractual matters and final accounts.
Review, evaluate and certify subcontractors progress claims and variation submissions.
Monitor project costs, commitments and expenditure to ensure that projects remain within the approved budget.
Review and advise the Project Manager on the cost impact of changes in project specifications, scope and construction requirements.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, tender conditions and relevant project documentation.
Assist in the preparation and negotiation of final accounts with Clients, Consultants and subcontractors.
Identify and resolve contractual, commercial and costing issues arising during the course of the project.
Maintain proper records of project costs, measurements, claims, variations, subcontractor accounts and other commercial documentation.
Requirements:
Diploma / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 2-5 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience in the construction or civil engineering industry.
Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, road works, drainage, utilities or underground services will be an advantage.
Good knowledge of tendering, costing, measurement, progress claims, variation orders and final accounts.
Familiar with construction contracts and commercial administration.
Good negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
Able to work independently as well as coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Consultants, Clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office knowledge of AutoCAD/ measurement or QS-related software will be an advantage.
Mandarin-speaking candidates will be an added advantage for communication with subcontractors and suppliers.
Fresh graduates with a relevant Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering qualification may also be considered.